A PRIVILEGED SITE
The terroir, this idea so French that the word has no equivalent in any other language.
The terroir is the genetic heritage of great wines. Without it, nothing is possible, but it is only truly revealed thanks to the work and persistence of men.
Indeed, without this attention and this passionate effort of men, never would a gravel mound, however "privileged" it may be, have become a great vineyard. It was necessary to choose the most adapted grape varieties, define the conditions of their cultivation, refine the winemaking and maturing techniques. This work lasted nearly five hundred years.
To bring fertility to the plants, we use winter sowing, which serves as green manure. It is a mixture of legumes and cereals that creates organic matter, promoting soil fertility.
One of the highest vineyards in France
Mas Llossanes is a high altitude vineyard of 11 hectares, ranging
up to 700 meters, it is one of the highest areas in France.
It is located in the sunniest region of the country: Roussillon.
The vines were born in the 1940s, they take root on granite and schist soils.
The vines are between 40 and 80 years old, six indigenous grape varieties make up the mosaic of the estate:
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Chenanson, Cinsault and Chasan.
Agriculture biologique & biodynamie
The vines are cultivated organically, following the principles of biodynamics. These practices adhere to strict and well-defined standards. Beyond that, we implement additional measures to enrich soil life and reduce our environmental impact.
Highlighting the terroir through living soil... At Mas Llossanes, our philosophy is first and foremost to work with the land as it is, in order to preserve the authenticity of our wines.
Since 2016, the vineyard has been managed using biodynamic and organic methods. We completely exclude any chemically-derived products, and all harvesting is done exclusively by hand. In the vineyard, maintaining the natural balance of the ecosystem is essential to us.
Family values at the heart of the adventure.
One of the main values of Mas Llossanes is family value.
Everyone is doing their bit to ensure the dynamism of the area.
Mas Llossanes is not just a wine estate, it is an adventure with several individuals sharing a common passion.
A land full of history......
-5000 years BC: First trace of human presence, the vineyard has a Dolmen dating from the Neolithic period.
Middle Ages: Mas Llossanes means "Holy Place" in Catalan, we found written traces mentioning Mas Llossanes during the 13th century. The place has always been a sacred land. In place of the current Mas de Llossanes, stood a feudal castle named "Castle Dotrera" meaning "vultures' nest".
1940: First vineyard plantings by the BERTRAND family
2016: Creation of the Mas Llossanes estate by Solenn and Dominique Génot